Itinerary:

The city tour takes you around the city of Cusco and into the best historic sites s Discover a truly fascinating place to visit: providing a blend of the two cultures (Inca and Spanish) the city has a look and feel to it that is completely different to the rest of Peru. 
Pickup from your accommodation in Cusco around 1pm and you will start your visit with the famous Cusco’s Cathedral where you can appreciate its incredible paintings and architecture. We will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and the various Inca sites found just outside of the city center, such as the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapucara and the Inca baths of Tambomachay. This tour is a must when visiting Cusco!

Drop off at Plaza Regocijo around 7:00pm.

Places to visit:

Qoricancha – is the strong showing of the fusion of Inca and Spanish cultures. On the basis of what was the Sun Temple of the ancient Peruvians, the church and convent of Santo Domingo they were built. The temple is a symbol of Western imposition. The temple was built with finely carved stones. Inside, the walls of the various enclosures were covered with sheets of gold and silver.

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin –, also known as Cusco Cathedral, is located on the Plaza de Armas. Building was completed in 1654,almost a hundred years after construction began. Adjacent and joined to the cathedral is the smaller Iglesias del Triunfo, the first Christian church to be built in Cusco, in addition to its official status as a place of worship, has become a major repository of Cusco’s colonial art It also holds many archeological artifacts and relics. The cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the City of Cuzco listing in 1983.

Sacsayhuaman – is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco. Sections were first built by the Killke culture about 1100; they had occupied the area since 900. The complex was expanded and added to by the Inca from the 13th century; they built dry stone walls constructed of huge stones. The workers carefully cut the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar. This site is at an altitude of 3,701 m. In 1983 Cusco and Saksaywaman together were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for recognition and protection.

Puka Pukara – is a site of military ruins in Peru situated in Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general. The name probably comes from the red color of the rocks at dusk. Puka Pukara is an example of military architecture that also functioned as an administrative center.

Qenqo – is an archaeological site in Cusco The site was declared a Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of the Cusco Region by the National Institute of Culture. It is one of the largest wak’as (holy places) in the Cusco Region. Manywak’as was based on naturally occurring rock formations. It was believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place.

Tambo Machay – is anarchaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca (“the bath of the Inca”). It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spare sort for the Incan political elite, or both.

What’s included:

• Transfer from Hotel in Cusco
• Transport
• Professional guide in English or Spanish
• Drop  of at Plaza Regocijo ( 2 blocks from Cusco’s main square)

Not Included :

• Entrances fee to ruins ( included on Tourist Ticket)
• Entrances to Cathedral
• Entrances to Qoricancha
• Meals not specified on the itinerary
• Accommodation in Cusco

Recommended list

• Snacks
• Walking shoes or sneakers
• Complete Equipment for rain or poncho (from November to April)
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toiletries
• Photo / video cameras and chargers
• Water Bottle